The Mizo National Front’s (MNF) Dr. K. Beichhua won the seat in the 2013 Assembly elections. Beichhua is contesting again for Mizo National Front in the 2018 upcoming Assembly elections. Meanwhile, S Hiato is the candidate representing Indian National Congress(INC) in the polls.

The state of Mizoram recorded a voting percentage of 80.15%.

Apart from Saiha, Saiha district comprises the constituency of Palak. Mizoram voters cast their ballots on November 28 to elect a 40-member House in the 2018 Assembly elections. Results will be declared by the Election Commission on December 11. It is the only state in the north-east which is under a Congress government.

The Congress, under five-time chief minister Lal Thanhawla, has been in power in the state since 2008. The Congress faces stiff competition from Mizo National Front this election. The state has a voter population of 7.68 lakh, as per the Election Commission.